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H.R. 96 (112th)

Internet Freedom Act

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Introduced

5 January 2011

Last action

1 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sponsors

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]

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Summary

Internet Freedom Act - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from proposing, promulgating, or issuing any regulations with regard to the Internet or IP-enabled services. Makes such prohibition non-applicable to regulations that are determined necessary to: (1) prevent damage to U.S. national security; (2) ensure public safety; or (3) assist or facilitate any actions taken by federal and state law enforcement agencies.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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